1、河南省信阳市2021-2022学年高三下学期第二次质量检测英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Working on your adventure list? These national park treasures which turn favorites during the harvest time should be on it.Cuyahoga Valley National Park33, 000 acres of forests wait between Cleveland and Akron, all along the snaking Cuyahoga Riv
2、er. The park will delight you with plenty of outdoor activities suiting every interest, but do not climb over the fenced areas, rocks, or Brandywine Falls. Now the red maple trees will be visually on fire, which you can enjoy from the comfort of the tourist railway Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.Ga
3、teway Arch National ParkThis urban park comes back thanks to the Archs new Museum and Visitor Center. Give your feet a break after walking over five miles of park pathways with a ride to the top of the Arch to enjoy beautiful leaves. You can even bring your dog: the park is hosting Arch Bark every O
4、ctober.Gulf Islands National SeashoreExtending some 160 miles along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, this series of parks includes a historic building, untouched barrier islands, and sugar-white beaches. Dont miss the Fort Pickens area, which is a perfect spot to observe wild animals living
5、 in the scenic natural environment. With an average high of 79F and a low of 60F, the fall weather here is exceptional.Voyageurs National ParkYellow and red leaves in fall will catch your eyes, contrasting with this parks glassy waters. In the Land of 10, 000 Lakes, there are no roads in the park, s
6、o visitors use boats to cross this remote 218, 000-acre park. Some 100+ bird species, even the rare ones, pass through the park, so keep an eye out for them.1What can visitors do in Cuyahoga Valley National park?ATake a train.BEnjoy the fireworks.CClimb the rocks.DSunbathe on the beach.2Which park i
7、s great for wildlife viewing?AVoyageurs National Park.BGateway Arch National Park.CCuyahoga Valley National Park.DGulf Islands National Seashore.3Which season is best suited for trips to these parks?ASpring.BSummer.CAutumn.DWinter.When I saw the black bear appear, I knew I shouldnt turn around and f
8、lee. So I held my ground in spite of my fear. It was a moment Id been frightened for months. I grew up in the Rocky Mountains and spent much of my childhood hiking and exploring outdoors. Fascinated by the mountains and streams, I decided to study geology at college. I was excited when I had the opp
9、ortunity to participate in summer field research. One summer, I spent nearly 3 months hiking every day and living in a village cabin, which was a great experience.Id been hired as an undergraduate field assistant to do geology work. I worked alongside my supervisor and one other assistant. Before we
10、 went into the field, I overheard the other assistant saying I was a slow hiker. It wasnt the first time that he had disparaged my physical or intellectual abilities. He argued with me constantly. The more it happened, the quieter I became. After a few weeks of misery, I could see that my supervisor
11、 was mistaking my silence for incompetence. Sensing his disappointment in me, I began to believe I wasnt cut out to be a scientist. Several days later, I spotted the bear. At first I was terrified. But when it quickly ran away, simply because I was standing there, my feelings started to change. I re
12、alized that if a wild animal feared me, I wasnt powerless after all. I went back to camp with the confidence I needed to stand up to the real threat I faced that summer. That evening, after the other assistant criticized the way I was setting up the camp table for dinner, I threw the table legs down
13、 and told him how sick I was of the way hed treated me. I felt better after getting it off my chest. I realized that in the future I need to address problems head on rather than internalizing them and letting them affect my self-confidence.4What is the purpose of paragraph 2?ATo summarize the follow
14、ing paragraphs.BTo provide some advice for the readers.CTo introduce a new topic for discussion.DTo add some background information.5What does the underlined word “disparaged” in paragraph 3 mean?APut aside.BReferred to.CLooked down on.DBrought down.6What was the authors real threat that summer?AHis
15、 silence.BHis disability.CThe black bear.DThe other assistant.7What will the author probably suggest doing?ABeing talkative.BBeing friendly.CBeing confident.DBeing active.Contributing to climate change efforts and biodiversity conservation have been the priority of the ongoing work for global bevera
16、ge leader the Coca-Cola Co. in China, as it has operated more than 50 water management programs in the country. Since 2007, Coca-Cola has been working with the WWF, UNDP and other partners to protect the freshwater resources of the Yangtze River, in which rare species such as pandas, snow leopards,
17、white cranes, porpoises and Chinese dragonflies were bred. Coca-Colas actions over a decade have effectively contributed to the protection of more than 200, 000 hectares of high-ecological value are, as part of the efforts to conserve the biodiversity and communities of 2 million hectares of wetland
18、 ecosystems in the basin. Coca-Cola China has also been working on responsible agriculture. Since 2012, together with the UNDP, Coca-Cola China has helped double the production of sugar cane in Chongzuo, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, by establishing an irrigation (灌溉) system for the first time,
19、which uses wastewater byproducts to irrigate the fields. “The water coming from the sugar processing facility needed to be treated, but once its treated it can be used,” Goltzman said. “You dont have to withdraw from the ecosystem to water those crops.” The Coca-Cola Company used a smart “golden tri
20、angle” model in all sustainability proposals. The innovative (创新) model gives full play to the advantages and expertise of governments, businesses, nongovernmental organizations and other sectors of society, to meet the increasingly serious environmental challenges, and protect water and biological
21、diversity. Zhang said, “We act in ways to create a more sustainable and better shared future. Sustainability remains core to what we do.”8Which of the following can best describe the Coca-Cola Co.?APeace-conscious.BFully-equipped.CEarth-friendly.DRecently-built.9Why is the production of sugar cane i
22、n Chongzuo doubled?AProcessed wastewater byproducts are used.BThe sugar processing facility is set up.CThe irrigation system has been changed.DThe ecosystem has been improved.10What can be learned about “golden triangle” model?AIt consists of new conservation proposals.BIt is created by nongovernmen
23、tal organizations.CIt is employed to solve the problem of water shortage.DIt makes the most of social resources to help nature.11Where can the text be found?AIn an essay.BIn a fashion magazine.CIn a newspaper.DIn a biology book.Everyone is afraid of something. Maybe youre afraid of spiders, or heigh
24、ts, or dogs, or the dark. And traditionally, weve thought thats because you learned to be afraid. Probably because you had a bad experience with something at some point. But theres a different idea out there thats been getting more attention lately: the idea that fears arent just learned. they also
25、can be inherited(遗传). It sounds like a wild idea. But over the last fifty years, researchers have been studying just how much fears have to do with inheritance and genetics. And their results have been kind of surprising. In this work, theyve put a lot of effort into understanding one extreme kind o
26、f fear, called a phobia. To get a sense of how much genes influence fear, scientists have begun looking at identical twins. As identical twins have almost the same DNA, researchers can figure out how heritable (遗传的) a fear is by comparing how often specific phobias appear in identical twins as oppos
27、ed to other brothers or sisters. Because even though twins often have lots of similar experiences, they probably dont share the types of experiences that cause phobias like getting bitten by a dog or falling out of a tree. In 1998, a study of 659 pairs of identical and fraternal twins (双胞)in Austral
28、ia looked at how many had a fear of blood. The study found that genetics accounted for 71 percent of the variation among those people, meaning genetic factors play a pretty big role in determining whether a person has some specific fear. A 2016 study also found that fear of dental work was over 30 p
29、ercent heritable. So, if you are afraid of going to the dentist, it really might not be your dentists fault. Overall, first degree relatives of people with phobias are more likely to have similar phobias than people with no family history. So, its pretty clear that phobias are heritable!12What does
30、the author mean by saying the underlined sentence in Para. 2?AIts surprising that people know so little about inheritance and genetics.BIts natural that people become afraid of things that they had bad experience with.CIts unbelievable that people can inherit something so abstract like fear.DIts int
31、eresting that people are afraid of so many things such as spiders and the dark.13Why did the scientists choose identical twins as their test subjects?AThey look very much alike.BThey have identical personalities.CThey have shared experiences.DThey share basically the same DNA14What did the author tr
32、y to prove by mentioning the studies in Para. 4 and 5?AFear of things can be a result of genetic inheritance.BMost people have some kind of fear.CFear of blood is the most common phobia.DDentists are scary to many kids.15What does the passage mainly tell us?APeople tend to learn to be afraid.BFear h
33、as much to do with a bad experience with something.CTwins are more likely to feel afraid of something than others.DPhobias have something to do with inheritance and genetics.二、七选五What are “soft skills”? You may ask. “Soft skills” is the term used for those skills that are not technical or jobrelated
34、._16_ These skills characterize your relationships with other people, or how you approach life and work. In the workplace, soft skills are considered to be a complement to hard skills, which refer to a persons knowledge and occupational skills. _17_ Imagine you are working in a company producing som
35、ething, lets say light bulbs. You come up with a new technology. Your light bulbs are suddenly much better than others and your profits go up. But, after a while, your competitors get hold of the technology. Suddenly, the light bulbs are all the same again and your profits are decreasing. At this ti
36、me, you still need the new technology._18_ Hard skills are like your technology: anyone can acquire them through formal education, training programs, and concentrated effort, and they are necessary. Without them you will not be able to operate in the workplace. Soft skills are your unique selling po
37、int. _19_ Plus, soft sills are regarded as the ability to recognize and manage your own and others emotions. However, in reality, they go beyond that, and into the wider areas of how you organize yourself and how you approach life. It has been suggested that a number of professions soft skills may b
38、e more important than career skills over the long term. Like hard skills, soft skills require a lot of practice to make you really skilled at using them. _20_ You measure your success in developing soft skills in how well you manage relationships with those around you. These include family, friends,
39、 and coworkers, as well as customers and those who provide you with goods or services.AHard skills are skills you can gain through education, training programs and certifications.BThey also give you a competitive edge in the workplace and even in life.CHowever, what you need most is a reputation for
40、 good customer service.DOne reason why soft skills are so valued is that they help better human connections.EUnlike hard skills, there are no exams to prove that you can do them.FThey include social skills, interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude.GSoft skills can help you a lot in business com
41、petition.三、完形填空A famous scientist was being interviewed. The newspaper reporter asked him what _21_ him from others so far. He responded that it was all _22_ an experience that occurred in his childhood. He had been trying to _23_ a bottle of milk which was in the refrigerator when the bottle _24_ a
42、nd fell, making the milk all over the kitchen floor. _25_ the scene, his mother did not yell at him, give him a _26_ , or punish him, but she said, “The _27_ has already been done. Would you like to play in the milk before we _28_ ?”Indeed, he did. After this _29_ , he was told that whenever he made
43、 a mess like this, _30_ he had to clean it up and restore everything to its usual _31_ . Then, she offered him several things to_32_ . He decided to use the sponge to clean the milk. His mother then did an experiment asking him to carry a big bottle with two _33_ hands. The little boy learned that i
44、f he _34_ the bottle with both hands at the top near the _35_, he could carry it without breaking it. What a wonderful lesson!The scientist then _36_ that it was at that moment that he knew making mistakes is not terrible. _37_ , all of the mistakes we have made are just _38_ for learning something
45、new, which is, after all, what scientific _39_ are all about. Even if we fail, we usually learn something _40_ from them.21AsparedBdistinguishedCfreedDrescued22Aup toBaccording toCas toDdue to23AtouchBcheckCfetchDreplace24AslippedBbrokeCtrembledDopened25ASettingBWitnessingCEnteringDIgnoring26AhandBs
46、uggestionChelpDlecture27AdamageBcompensationCwrongDdeed28AstartBadjustCsweepDparticipate29AaccidentBpleasureCadventureDdiscussion30AhesitantlyBwillinglyCimmediatelyDeventually31AstateBshapeCpostDlevel32Apick upBchoose fromCtake outDput aside33AthinBweakCbareDtiny34AbroughtBremovedCgraspedDpushed35Ab
47、odyBbottomClipDhandle36AquarreledBprovedCrepeatedDrecalled37AHoweverBInsteadCBesidesDTherefore38AexperiencesBplatformsCopportunitiesDalternatives39AexperimentsBapproachesClessonsDexamples40AvaluableBunforgettableCattractiveDunique四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的一个单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。As a traditional cultural art form of the Chinese nation, Kunqu Opera is one of the most_41_(influence) traditional Chinese operas and also a rare art treasure in the opera family. The opera that
